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ABOUT TAAWON

For Palestine.
We Persevere.
We Thrive.

Taawon (Welfare Association) is a non-profit, civic organization launched in Geneva in the year 1983, upon the initiative of a group of Palestinian business leaders and intellectuals. Taawon has become one of the largest organizations operating in Palestine and the diaspora camps in Lebanon, whereby it touches the lives of more than one million Palestinians on an annual basis, with half of these beneficiaries being women.

1mn+

Palestinian lives impacted every year

$900mn+

Invested in empowerment and developmental projects

200+

Institutions worldwide partnered with us

Our Campaigns

Noor - Sponsor a child. Save Gaza’s future.

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Donation amount
Donation amount: $5,841,230

Gaza Emergency Relief - Provide urgent aid.

Donation amount
Donation amount: $9,990,660 - Target:$12,000,000
12,000,000

GET FAMILIAR WITH OUR ACTIVITIES

Launch of the Book and Exhibition "Jerusalem in the Mamluk Era: History and Architecture"
Birzeit – Palestine: Taawon and The Palestinian Museum, announced today the launch of the book Jerusalem in the Mamluk Era: History and Architecture by Dr.
Delivery of Two Ambulances to the Palestinian Ministry of Health
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the Palestinian health sector, Taawon handed over two fully equipped ambulances to the Palestinian Ministry of Health on W
The " Juthoorna" Campaign Launches in Nablus
Under the patronage of the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Mr. Hani Al-Hayek, and the Governor of Nablus, Mr.
United against Scholasticide
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the launch

MORE ABOUT OUR WORK ON THE GROUND

Relief & Community Resilience
Relief & Community Resilience
Education & Culture
Education & Culture
Healthcare
Healthcare
Urban Development
Urban Development

Thank you! You have successfully registered for the "Right to Education Marathon: United Against Scholasticide."

Thank you! You have successfully registered for the "Right to Education Marathon: United Against Scholasticide."

 

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We reaffirm that all proceeds, including the symbolic registration fees and your generous donations, will go to support university students in Gaza through Taawon.

The official opening of Dr. Azzam Sadiq Kanaan School in the Old City of Nablus

On September 26, 2024, the Dr. Azzam Sadiq Kanaan School was officially opened in the Old City of Nablus, on the land of Sabana Canaan. The school was built thanks to the generous donation from the late Dr. Azzam Kanaan and his wife, Mrs. Shadia Misbah Kanaan. The opening ceremony was attended by Mrs. Shadia Kanaan, the Governor of Nablus, the Minister of Local Government, the Mayor of Nablus, the Director General of the Ministry of Education, as well as representatives from Taawon, several organizations, and members of the Kanaan family.

Program Analyst – Assistant Program Manager

Taawon is seeking to recruit a Program Analyst – Assistant Program Manager within the Program Management Department. This role involves supporting the organization’s initiatives in education, health, youth empowerment, and economic development through rigorous analysis, reporting, and monitoring of ongoing projects and programs.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the terms of reference and required qualifications.

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Taawon and Several Gaza Universities to Provide Scholarships for Students

Under the patronage and participation of Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Amjad Barham, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed yesterday at the Ministry of Education headquarters between Taawon and several universities in Gaza (Al-Azhar University, Islamic University, and Al-Aqsa University) to launch the " ISNAD” Program for Student Support and University Education in Gaza."

$100,000 Annually- Munib & Angela Masri Foundation Supports Gaza Orphans through the Noor Program

Taawon and the Munib & Angel Masri Foundation signed an agreement to provide an annual grant to support Taawon’s Noor Program- Gaza Orphans Care Program. The agreement was signed at Taawon’s headquarters in Amman, by Dr. Tareq Emtairah, Director General of Taawon and by Mr. Munib R. Masri, Founder of the Munib & Angela Masri Foundation and co-founder and Honorary President of Taawon, and Dr. Tareq Emtairah, Director General of Taawon. In attendance at the signing were members of Mr. Masri’s family, members of Taawon’s Board of Trustees, as well as management. 

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Taawon and GOAL Global Strengthen Partnership to Support Essential Healthcare in Gaza

In the face of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Taawon is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with GOAL Global, building on the collaboration that began in December 2023. During the initial phase, GOAL Global supported the Gaza Emergency Project with €168,000, which contributed to the provision of over 5,000 fresh produce parcels to displaced families. As the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, this renewed partnership aims to expand these efforts and address the urgent healthcare needs of those most affected.

 

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